2024 National — pre-war dinner event -- thank you to you all for coming and to REA!

[brass_rat]

Updated Thursday 7/25: thank you to attendees and to REA for a generous contribution towards tonight's event!

Updated Thursday 7/25: see last post for traffic hints!

Updated Wednesday 7/24: Headcount is in, we'll be checking RSVPs at the door, thanks!

Updated Monday 7/22: Last call for RSVP! We need to finalize the headcount! Thanks!


tl,dr: RSVP for a Thursday night (6:00 pm start) pre-war collectors dinner at the National!


Hi everyone,

While there's no N54 dinner this year, a couple friends and I have made arrangements to host an evening gathering for pre-war collectors at the National.

There's no charge for this event (all food and drinks are free!), but we do need you to RSVP so that we have a proper headcount for food and drinks.

Our private space at the venue has both indoor and outdoor space, so folks can easily mingle and hang out.

There will be a buffet of burgers, hot dogs, chicken quarters, mac and cheese, grilled vegetables, and fruit salad. Dessert will also be served.

There will also be an open bar with beer, mixed drinks, and soft drinks.

Please PM me or post here if you'd like to attend!

The venue is only 8 minutes from the convention center.

Location:
The Aviator Cleveland
20920 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44135

https://aviatorcle.com

Date:
Thursday, July 25th

Start Time:
6:00 pm


Cheers,
Steve

[x2drich2000]

Steve, Sounds like a great time. Thanks for putting this together. Put me down for 2 please.

Thanks!
DJ

[Leon]

Put me down for 1 and thanks for doing it, Steve.

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[4815162342]

Put me down for 2 as well. Many thanks for hosting this, Steve.

[jburl]

Put me down for 1. Thanks, Steve!

Burl (Justin Burleson)

[bcbgcbrcb]

Thank you so much, Steve. I will be there.

Phil

[t213]

Steve,
I'll be there.
Thanks,
Andy Cook

[obcmac]

Thanks for setting this up! I'll be there plus 1.

Mac Wubben

[Andrew1975]

Sounds great, Steve. I will be there +1. Thanks for putting this together.

Andrew

[brass_rat]

Keep those PMs and replies coming!

Looking forward to seeing everyone -- we're just a month away!

[Mike Eisenbath]

Thanks for doing this! I plan to arrive town sometime Thursday (driving from St Louis) and hope to make it in time. Looking forward to it!

Mike

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[Sterling Sports Auctions]

Put one down for me.

Thanks

Lee

[fisherboy7]

Put me down for x1 please and thank you.

Ben Fisher


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[theshowandme]

I’ll be there!

Thanks, Steve

-Don

[parkplace33]

I will miss this, but I can't thank you enough for doing this. I know the logistics behind one of these events can be time consuming.

[Andy Sandler]

Looking forward to it

[drazz5]

I cant be there this year, but very cool of you to organize this. Hopefully there will be a 2nd annual next year!

[brass_rat]

Thanks, everyone! It's shaping up to be a fun event with lots of wonderful people.

Daniel and Drew, I hope you're able to attend National next year as well!

Cheers,
Steve

[brewing]

I'd like to attend the dinner event.
This will be my first National.

[ldrunner27]

Put me down for 2 please.

Jimmy Davila

[taul166]

Before I say put me down for just myself attending, can someone advise the distance from the I-X Center?

[brass_rat]

Originally Posted by taul166

Before I say put me down for just myself attending, can someone advise the distance from the I-X Center?

4 miles.

It's an 8 minute drive from the I-X Center, and there's plenty of parking. $11 on Lyft right now, if you aren't driving.

Hope you can join!

[taul166]

Thank you.

Put me down just for myself.

[brass_rat]

Answering a clarifying question --

YES, all food and drinks (including alcohol) are FREE.

The goal is for pre-war collectors to have a great time interacting.

Hope to see you there!



Cheers,
Steve

[gabrinus]

Steve, this what I normally go through in a weekend...Jerry

[brass_rat]

Originally Posted by gabrinus

Steve, this what I normally go through in a weekend...Jerry

Jerry, Pappy isn't on their list of liquors, but if that's what I need to do to get you to Cleveland, I'll bring some myself.

[JollyElm]

I won't be at The National, but am I to understand that since you are stressing the pre-war aspect, that we post-war guys would be seated in the corner and forced to wear some sort of 'Topps Era' dunce caps at this event?

[Mjpadilla84]

Sounds like a great event, thanks for hosting it. Put me down for 2.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

I won't be at The National, but am I to understand that since you are stressing the pre-war aspect, that we post-war guys would be seated in the corner and forced to wear some sort of 'Topps Era' dunce caps at this event?

I would hope so!

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

I would hope so!

it's the cardboard cross we bear.

[brass_rat]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

I won't be at The National, but am I to understand that since you are stressing the pre-war aspect, that we post-war guys would be seated in the corner and forced to wear some sort of 'Topps Era' dunce caps at this event?

1952. “Post-war tailgating”
Hanging out in the parking lot drinking beers and talking Topps cards, usually in conjunction with a large convention and often outside a pre-war gathering.



PS - Come to National, would love to meet the author of the Collectorisms Dictionary.

[HOF_Forever]

Put me down for 2 please.

This is perfect timing. I just logged into this account that I made awhile ago because I need to make some pre-war friends. My wife is sick of hearing about the cards I look at and pick up 😀. I look forward to being more active on these boards over the coming month and to meet some people in person.

- Greg

[mrreality68]

Wow This sounds fantastic

Sadly I will miss it

IF some one can send me a Virtual Cheeseburger Extra pickles it would be appreciated

[notfast]

I’m in for 2.

Thanks for doing this.

[Jewish-collector]

I will be there (just 1). Oh hell yeah !!!
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[DougG423]

Steve, thank you for putting this dinner together. Please put me down for 1. I have room for 3 people if anyone needs a ride to The Aviator from I-X or a hotel near the airport. It's my first Nationals. Looking forward to it.
Doug Gaither

[brass_rat]

Welcome everybody! Looking forward to seeing familiar faces as well as new folks!

Doug, you'll have a great time at your first National, and Greg, this is a great opportunity to meet those friends who will spare your wife from having to show interest in your cards.

Jeff, virtual cheeseburgers sound like some type of NFT, and I haven't figured out how to order those yet.

[Andy Sandler]

Looking forward to it!

[Gradedcardman]

Steve,

I may be a hit and run but I will try my best to be there.

[darkhorse9]

I should be in town by then. Put me down for one

[holybull]

Please put me down for 2....thanks for the invitation....sounds terrific! Michael

[brass_rat]

Giving this a friendly bump as we're looking to round up a headcount soon for the venue.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Cheers,
Steve

[Kzoo]

Hi Steve............Please add me to the list for 2, as my son will be traveling with me to his 1st National. Thanks!!

Matt

[Spike]

Originally Posted by brass_rat

Giving this a friendly bump as we're looking to round up a headcount soon for the venue.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Cheers,
Steve

Thanks, Steve, put me (Spike Glidden) down for one.

[VintageBen]

Put me down for 1.
Benjamin Jordan

[Michael B]

Please add me +1. One friend I will see there may be interested.

[Bobmc]

Thanks for doing this Steve.

Can you please add me + 1 to the evening?

Safe travels everyone.

[BabyRuth]

Thanks so much for putting this together - put me down for 2 please!!!!

[HolyGrail]

Please put me down for three. It sounds like a fantastic opportunity.

[Frazier]

Put me down for 4 people total. Thanks, Bill